Oxnard, CA Demographics

A map of Oxnard's Population by Race

Oxnard, California has an estimated population of 200,928, a less than 1% change from the 202,063 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% Hispanic, 12.5% White, 6.4% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oxnard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oxnard has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oxnard, that probability was 41.8% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxnard is ranked the 22nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oxnard was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxnard's White Population

25,147 residents of Oxnard, or 12.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxnard is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oxnard ranks 1397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxnard's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Oxnard's population has decreased from 13.1% to 12.5%.

Oxnard is more White than neighboring Saticoy (5.1% White). Oxnard is less White than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (61.6% White), Port Hueneme (33.2% White), El Rio (14.5% White), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (51.2% White).

Oxnard's Black Population

3,043 residents of Oxnard, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxnard is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oxnard ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxnard's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Black residents' share of Oxnard's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.

Oxnard is more Black than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (0.6% Black), El Rio (0.3% Black), and Saticoy (0% Black). Oxnard is less Black than neighboring Port Hueneme (2.5% Black).

Oxnard's Asian Population

12,795 residents of Oxnard, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxnard is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oxnard ranks 375th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxnard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Asian residents' share of Oxnard's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.4%.

Oxnard is more Asian than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (4.8% Asian), Port Hueneme (4.1% Asian), El Rio (0.3% Asian), San Buenaventura (Ventura) (4.9% Asian), and Saticoy (0.9% Asian).

Oxnard's Hispanic Population

154,996 residents of Oxnard, or 77.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxnard is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oxnard ranks 198th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxnard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxnard's population has increased from 74.7% to 77.1%.

Oxnard is more Hispanic than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (27.3% Hispanic), Port Hueneme (55.4% Hispanic), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (36% Hispanic). Oxnard is less Hispanic than neighboring El Rio (84.5% Hispanic), and Saticoy (93.6% Hispanic).

Oxnard's Native American/Other Population

1,330 residents of Oxnard, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oxnard is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxnard ranks 1198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxnard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxnard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Oxnard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Hueneme (0.5% Native American/Other), El Rio (0% Native American/Other), and Saticoy (0% Native American/Other). Oxnard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (2.1% Native American/Other).

Oxnard's Multiracial Population

3,617 residents of Oxnard, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxnard is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oxnard ranks 1345th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxnard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxnard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Oxnard is more Multiracial than neighboring El Rio (0.5% Multiracial), and Saticoy (0.4% Multiracial). Oxnard is less Multiracial than neighboring Channel Islands Beach (3.7% Multiracial), Port Hueneme (4.3% Multiracial), and San Buenaventura (Ventura) (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.